I generously spray my shower with Vinegar. Yes it stinks but it safely kills/prevents mold. I then dip my damp sponge into baking soda and gently scrub the shower. The baking soda is a mild abrasive that sends soap scum packing but more importantly it also nuturalizes the vinegar smell.
 

CJ Sime,
What a great idea! I just used a powdered cleanser on the tub today and never even considered baking soda.

Thanks for the tip and for commenting!
Heather
 

I have white counters and a white sink. I was just yelling at my sink the other day because it had coffee stains that I could no get out. I finally poured some peroxide on it and let it sit--it worked, but I like your idea better.

Thank you--you just saved my sanity. Who in the world invents a white sink!?
 

Thanks - just what I need.
 

Great idea! I wonder if that would work for the marks that stainless steel untensils leave on my white Pfaltzgraff dishes instead of their special cleaner.
 

I do a similar thing with baking soda and vinegar.
 

Baking powder is awesome for white counter tops.

My cousin, who is a Navy nurse, says that hydrogen peroxide and baking soda is the best for getting "biological" stains out of white clothing.

Fortunately I haven't had to try this, but she would know.
 

That is a very good tip! My ceramic is very light in my kitchen and it never fails that something...like koolaid...always leaves its mark!!
 

Thanks for all your comments! It looks like we are in the same "white" boat here. :) Seems like baking soda by itself or with vinegar is what I should try next.

Heather